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How to Resign from the Legal Specialization Program

  1. Open the Legal Specialization Resignation Form.
  2. Check all reasons that apply. If you select "Other," enter the reason. Sign and date the form, then save it on your device. 
  3. Fill out the Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry Form to upload the completed Legal Specialization Resignation Form.
  4. Under "Topic," select "Legal Specialization."
    Under "Issue," choose "How do I resign/retire from the legal specialization program?" 
  5. Provide additional details and enter "Resign from legal specialization." If you want your certification closed on a specific date, include that date. The date cannot be after your certification end date. 
  6. Click "Upload Files," navigate to the folder where you saved your completed form, and select it. Then click "Submit."
  7. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting the inquiry form. Once your resignation form is processed, you will receive another email confirming that your certification has been closed. 

Note:  The Legal Specialization Resignation Form is only for certified specialists. 

If you have questions, fill out the Licensee Records and Compliance Inquiry Form.